Yerevan (Երևան) is the capital and the largest city of Armenia. Founded in 782 BC as Erebuni, is considered one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River. Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. The principal symbol of Yerevan is Mount Ararat, which is visible from any area in the capital. Yerevan's 2020 population is estimated at 1,086,275. Since Armenia's independence in 1991 from the Soviet Union, Yerevan has undergone major transformation. Much construction has been undertaken throughout the city. Many buildings, hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and tourism have increased exponentially.
FOA funded and completed many projects in or near the Yerevan capital in many phases. See the project list and pictures below. THE TOTAL COST IS $83,956.
Project #199; Cost $17,500: In 2023, FOA financed the renovation of the pharmacy inside the Hematology Center (Cancer/Blood disorders Hospital) near Yerevan, which was named after Prof. R.H. Yeolyan. The project was managed by FOA’s delegate Lusine Azoyan. This project was dedicated for the memory of Matthew Kirec.
Project #165; Cost $1,100: In 2019, FOA financed the purchase of two Notebooks, led by FOA’s delegate Hagop Bashmakian, and donated them to Gnkonapor Children Library in Yerevan.
Project #28; Cost $14,919: In 2007, FOA funded for the renovation of the Orthopedic floor of the Military Hospital located in the Erebuni area of Yerevan. This project got initiated by Dr. Alik Yesayan’s request, who was the lead physician of the orthopedic floor of the hospital.
Project #24; Cost $23,000: In 2007, FOA funded for the purchase of a used Van in Los Angeles, California (from Thrifty rentals) with $18,564 donation from Bedros and Anna Oruncakciel, and sent it to Yerevan. The fuel system of the van was then converted to natural gas to make it less expensive to drive. The Van was requested by Nani Oskanyan (then the wife of foreign minister of Armenia) to be used in a new summer camp in Dilijan, renovated by Nany's friends. But when the camp closed down, it later became the transport vehicle for the Children First Organization which was started by Nani Oskanyan, originally directed by Lilit Aghajanyan, to help transport invalid children. The bunk beds and mattresses (as well as other items) for the Dilijan summer camp were transferred to the Children First Organization as well after the camp closed down.
Project #20; Cost $9,880: In 2006, with Lilit Aghajanyan’s request, FOA funded for the Furnishings of bunk beds and mattresses, as well as other items for the Dilijan summer camp (Jambar). Which later got transferred to Children First Organization in Yerevan after the camp closed down.
Project #17; Cost $7,557: In 2004, FOA funded for the purchase and delivery of a new dental chair, equipment, and supplies to the Air Guard Hospital near Yerevan.
Project #15; Cost $10,000: In 2004, FOA funded for the renovation of the Infant Care Hospital near Yerevan by installing new windows.
Project #199: In 2023, the pharmacy inside the Hematology Center near Yertevan was renovated. Cost $17,500
in Sep & OCt 2023 FOA committee members visited the pharmacy inside the Hematology Center
In Oct-2023 FOA committee members visited the pharmacy inside the Hematology Center.
In Sep-2023 FOA committee members visited the pharmacy inside the Hematology Center.
The Hematology Center near Yerevan
Thank you letter from Hematology Center
Thank you letter from Kirec family
Project #28: In 2007, the Orthopedic floor of the Erebuni Military Hospital near Yerevan was renovated. Cost $14,919
Project #24: In 2007, FOA sent a van donated to the Children First Organization in Armenia. Sponsored by Bedros Oruncakciel. Cost $23,000
Van of Dilijan’s Summer camp funded by FOA, donated by Bedros Oruncakciel, got transferred to Children First Organization in Yerevan after the camp closed down
